Tag: empathy
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Less Than Zero Sum
The “Suffering Bully” is a reminder that the endless cycle of competitive misery dehumanizes us. When we cling to zero-sum suffering, we alienate empathy and stifle genuine connection. True humanity flourishes through shared compassion, yet we cling to scarcity. It’s time to reject this flawed mindset and embrace our collective journey.
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The Abusive Father and the Wayward Child: Framing Nationalism as Trauma
A very sick, cruel, sadistic, manipulatively maladjusted sociopath is punishing the half of the country who haven’t sold their souls to him. The Democrats refused to allow him to strip working-class people of food stamps and healthcare. Surprisingly, they held their ground as he and his minions kept the government closed—among other things—to stave off…
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AN Open Letter To President Donald J. Trump
Dear Donald, May I call you Donald? You’ve made it quite clear that you would like to win a Nobel Peace Prize before you die… and let’s face it, brother, you’re not looking very good. It’s becoming increasingly clear that you’re not the one pulling the strings anymore on Pennsylvania Avenue. You seem to have…
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We are here to make a better world
We’re often told that self-love is selfish, a frivolous indulgence. But what if society has it wrong? This post dives into the secret that looking inward isn’t about ego, but about unleashing an omnidirectional love that overflows, transforming not just ourselves, but the world around us. Discover the hidden truth about our human nature and…
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Give Us This Day
“Protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of a glorious revolution of empathy where the only rule is golden and we do unto each other as we would have done… One can, and will, dream. Perchance to sleep more soundly.”
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Love In The Time Of Maga
This is the great work of love. This is the work that I am here for. Those of you who read these words, I genuinely thank you. You are watching me do this work in real time.
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The Vertigo of Power: Empathy, Gaslighting, and the Fight for Reality
Experience has taught me that empathetic love yields far better results—personally, professionally, and societally. Vulnerability feels like weakness at first, but it builds protection that’s lithe and ergonomic, not hardened like stainless steel.
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Anthony, The Pig, and The Lighthouse
On the anniversary of Anthony’s passing, reflections on his character and wisdom emerge. Though time was brief, his influence endures. Emphasizing the need for understanding in communication amid today’s divisive atmosphere, the narrator advocates for seeing beyond appearances, encouraging a genuine connection that acknowledges humanity in others.
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The feathered flutter visceral churning forget to breathe remember release.
In a world where ignorance breeds fear, the author grapples with unacknowledged truths and the haunting dread of the unknown. This existential struggle reveals that some knowledge is too painful, leaving us paralyzed by night terrors. We are trapped in a cycle of knowing and forgetting, yet always yearning for release.
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From a Warm Honda
Am I presumptuous? Am I a hypocrite? Do I want to feel good about myself without sacrificing my creature comforts? It’s not like I have billions and choose to buy rockets and social networks while crosses burn…